Announcements

When:
July 2, 2020
Contact:
Maureen Martin-Edey

Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness (HROE) - Learning and Development team is pleased to provide the latest edition of ‘Healthy Work From Home Resources’ tips and resources for all employees. In this edition there are resources to assist with your financial wellness, balancing working with home and keeping children busy, and connecting with nature and your inner creativity.

Healthy Work from Home Resources

This week’s LinkedIn Learning courses are Managing Virtual Teams, Leading from a Distance, Improve Your Listening Skills and Mastering Self-Motivation. Our SkillSoft E-learning courses are still open for registration and are available to all Humber employees. Check out the links below:

  1. LinkedIn Learning Courses
  2. SkillSoft E-learning Courses

If you have any recommendations to add to the ‘Healthy Working from Home Resources’ page, please e-mail the OE team at oe@humber.ca.

When:
July 2, 2020
Contact:
Regan Mancini

On June 23, 2020, Humber’s Board of Governors approved the college’s 2019/2020 Annual Report and 2020/2021 Business Plan.

Guided by the college's vision, mission and values, the annual business plan identifies Humber’s yearly goals in alignment with the priorities of its strategic plan. Humber's annual report provides information on the college's progress in meeting the goals as outlined in its corresponding business plan.

To access these documents and Humber’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, please visit Humber’s Publications page by clicking here.

When:
June 30, 2020

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Community Members,

As I complete my term as vice-provost and chief academic officer at the University of Guelph-Humber, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heart-felt thanks to the entire community. It has been both an honour and a privilege for me to help lead one of Ontario’s most unique and innovative post-secondary institutions and partnerships.

I want to particularly thank our amazing students as well as highly dedicated and professional instructors and staff. I also want to acknowledge the incredible leadership team at Humber College.

While I have served in a variety of capacities throughout my academic career, my experience at the University of Guelph-Humber is by far one of the best!

I am returning to a familiar setting – teaching at the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph.

I am proud of everything that we have accomplished together over my time as vice-provost. I know that I am leaving the University of Guelph-Humber in very good hands and with some familiar faces who will ensure the continuity of our academic programs and success.

I would again like to congratulate Dr. George Bragues, Guelph-Humber’s current assistant vice-provost and Brenda Whiteside, University of Guelph’s former associate vice-president (student affairs) on their new roles.

George and Brenda will share responsibilities on an interim basis until a permanent vice-provost is hired – George as vice-provost and Brenda as director of administration and student services. Please welcome them aboard!

The University of Guelph-Humber has been an incredible experience. I am leaving with some wonderful memories and friendships. Please stay in touch!

 

Dr. John Walsh
Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

When:
June 30, 2020

In the past year, the Office of Sustainability alongside BEST Service Pros has worked hard to increase waste management education on campus including new signage and four-stream bins at Lakeshore.

While we may not be on campus, waste reduction and proper waste sorting is as important as ever. We want to make sure that the Humber community has the tools and resources they need to manage their waste, both at home and on campus.

Please fill out this short survey, and we'll provide you with some tips on how to reduce, recycle and compost properly at your house.

For waste management at home, we have created a Sustainability at Home resource that includes recycling and compost tips. In addition, if you are living in Toronto you can learn more about sorting your items on the Waste Wizard search engine.

If you have any more ideas about how we can improve waste reduction at Humber, please reach out directly to safa.al-haji@humber.ca.

When:
June 30, 2020
Contact:
Robert Parkin
Tel:
647.354.9921
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The following construction closures at North Campus will be in effect as of July 2020.

  • H first floor corridor from July 2, 2020 to September 2020
  • H second floor from July 2, 2020 to December 2020 

Signage will be posted around campus to direct staff and students to their destinations on campus.

When:
June 30, 2020
Contact:
Aaron Brown
Tel:
x2088
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We are thrilled to share that our Bringing in the Bystander training program is now available for remote delivery!

Bringing in the Bystander is a two-hour training session during which students will gain an understanding of sexual violence, rape culture, consent, and how to intervene in instances of sexual violence; through a series of activities, participants engage with these topics and develop empathy for survivors of sexual assault.

Over the past five years, we have trained 3,000+ students as active bystanders, and we're not letting COVID-19 slow us down! Synchronous sessions are available for remote delivery, and a modified Blackboard module will be available for asychronous delivery as of Fall 2020. We are excited to continue providing this valuable educational opportunity for your students while we are working and learning remotely.

To request a Bringing in the Bystander training session, please fill out this workshop request form to learn more about the program, check out the attached infographic and email bystanderprogram@humber.ca.

When:
June 30, 2020

The Office of Sustainability would like to thank everyone who participated in the #HumberBikeChallenge. A special congratulations to the staff winners of the #HumberBikeChallenge!

Winners: Maureen Martin-Edey and Melanie Evens!

We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Don’t forget to continue to be Sustainable at Home.

If you have any feedback regarding the challenge or have ideas for future challenges please reach out to our team at sustainability@humber.ca.

When:
June 29, 2020
Contact:
Matthew Travill
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The LGBTQ+ Resource Centre at Humber is proud to present Display Your Pride 2020.

This contest promotes broader inclusion, representation, and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities at Humber and beyond! Staff and faculty are encouraged to decorate their work-from-home space to celebrate Pride month. This year, contest submissions will be reviewed by the staff of the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre and winners will be selected in two categories: Eleganza Extravaganza and Pride Remains Political. Submissions are welcome up until the contest deadline of 5:30 p.m. on June 30. 

This year will be choosing two winners when the contest closes. One winner will be chosen from each category. Each winner will recieve a $50 gift card to Glad Day Bookshop and a custom digital illustration by RINAKAZART.

The LGBTQ+ Resource Centre will announce the winners on July 3, 2020

Let your creativity shine through! Decorating should encompass diversity and inclusion, be fun and celebrate all that is Pride in Toronto.

To enter your space for judging and prizes, please complete the form, below. Don't forget to upload your photos to social media with the hashtags #DisplayYourPride #HumberLGBTQ #WeAreProud! Embrace the rainbow and have fun!!

All submissions must be submitted here in order to be eligible for the prizes.

When:
June 29, 2020

It’s not too Late… Have Your Say, Vote Today!  Employee Well-being and Engagement

This opportunity to capture your feedback, through your vote, is of significant importance in advancing the strategic initiative – Employee Well-being and Engagement. The result of your vote will help to define Humber’s Employee Well-being and Engagement framework, which is part of a larger strategic pillar to build a healthy and inclusive campus here at Humber. Additionally, through the framework we will be able to focus the programs, initiatives, strategies and approaches we deliver to you.

  • Visit our Employee Well-being and Engagement website
  • Watch the ‘Get Ready’ video to prepare you for voting
  • Take the survey and vote

Voting deadline: June 30, 2020

Email oe@humber.ca with any questions/comments.

When:
June 26, 2020

Following the Human Resources-focused Town Hall held on June 25, the Staff FAQs which were previously housed on humber.ca/updates will now reside directly here (accessible through the HROE website, under COVID-19 Updates). This staff-specific page will also contain important resources related to the gradual reopening of our campuses.

This page will only be accessible to current Humber employees (i.e. an employee with an active employee ID or N number to sign in).

Please refer to this page for answers to your questions from both the All-Employee and Human Resources-focused focused Town Halls. For all general updates or student-specific information, please continue to visit www.humber.ca/updates

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